Got into Pokemon TCG collecting just this year, and had a goal to collect my favorite Pokemon evolution line.
I chose to collect the Japanese version because there are exclusive Japanese only cards of Wooper/Quagsire.
I still have one that is not in this picture, currently getting graded, Wooper 2002 McDo Promo. This was the first card that got me to start collecting. I'll post it on the comments below, since I can't add more media in the post.
Also as you guys noticed, starting to collect Japanese Paldean Wooper, and Clodsire as well.
by mushi_anone